7th on Sixth was created in 1993 to organize, centralize and modernize the American Collections and provide a platform for American designers to become players in the global fashion business. Acquired by IMG in July, 2001 from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) it was the first organization in America to offer designers state-of-the-art venues, an experienced production team and maximum exposure through a wide variety of marketing benefits and advertising opportunities. Several thousand buyers, retailers and members of the national and international press from 32 countries attend the shows each season, generating thousands of articles and hundreds of hours of television coverage.

Over the past ten years, leading and cutting-edge designers including Anna Sui, Badgley Mischka, BCBG, Betsey Johnson, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Cynthia Steffe, Donna Karan, Esteban Cortazar, Marc Bouwer, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, Narciso Rodriguez, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Sean John, Tracy Reese, Vera Wang, Zac Posen and many, many more have presented their collections in the renowned Bryant Park tents.

The name 7th on Sixth was derived from 7th Avenue, home to New York's Fashion Industry, and 6th Avenue, the location of Bryant Park, where the huge tents become the epicenter of New York City twice a year.

In January, 2004, Olympus, a leading camera brand, became title sponsor of the New York Collections. Olympus Fashion Week has become the city's marquee event attracting thousands from celebrities and politicians to social, cultural and media stars and the fashion industry elite.

7th on Sixth also produces Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, CA. Now in it's second year the event showcases LA's top designers like Richard Tyler, Magda Berliner, Trina Turk, Louis Verdad, Cynthia Vincent, Petro Zillia, Michelle Mason among others. The event attracts local and national press, buyers and celebrities and is quickly becoming a breeding ground for cutting-edge talent.
With over 12 years of experience producing events both large and small 7th on Sixth has also produced a fashion show for the NFL's 2002/2003 season kick-off event in Times Square and is involved in a myriad of additional fashion events.

London Fashion Week is now well established as one of London's principal events, attracting a target audience of key fashion leaders, retailers and press. London Fashion Week is owned and organised by The British Fashion Council (a non-profit making Limited company) who seek to help British designers to develop their business. London Fashion Week moved in 2003 from the Natural History Museum to the Duke of York Square in the heart of Chelsea. Over 4,000 visitors including buyers, TV and radio, journalists and photographers were expected at the 40 catwalk shows that took place over the 5 days in February 2004 ranging from Julien Macdonald to Ben de Lisi to Gharani Strok to Pringle and 170 exhibitors took their place in the London Designers Exhibition on the Kings Road. For more information visit www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

Discovering & Supporting Young British Talent

For the first time in fashion history, a national campaign to recruit the undiscovered hottest design talent in Great Britain, has been created. It is open to all members of the British public over 18, whether they have formal fashion training or are just talented. Fashion Fringe comes at an important time in British Fashion. Whilst Britain has become renowned for its iconoclastic originality, limited technical and financial support for new designers has led to manufacturing difficulties which in turn has resulted in a lack of interest from the world's leading buyers. This sees many British designers heading overseas to the safe walls of long-established fashion houses. Fashion Fringe aims to break this cycle and re-energise British fashion by offering the winning aspiring designer £100,000 worth of support in year 1 and then on-going business and technical advice. This differentiates Fashion Fringe as the most important British fashion landmark in years - subsequently reviving Britain as a powerhouse of cutting edge design and creativity. Colin McDowell, fashion authority and Senior Fashion Writer for the Sunday Times Style is spearheading the project, which is organised by IMG and supported by Red Bull. The showcase event will take place on the last night of London Fashion Week in September 2004. For more information visit www.fashionfringe.co.uk

MILAN FASHION WEEK

Milan Fashion Week is owned and controlled by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), a not-for-profit organization that controls, co-ordinates and encourages the development of Italian fashion through shows and events. IMG have been appointed to develop the commercial Programm. For more information visit www.cameramoda.it

Milan Fashion Week has always been The Showcase of the fashion industry and grows in size and stature every year. Milan Fashion Week has been held at Fiera Milano for the last 15 years and hosts over 100 shows put on by a range of designers. Designers included: Dolce & Gabbana, Anna Molinari/Blumarine, Missoni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Antonio Berardi, Cavalli, Max Mara and many more. 1,018 journalists attended, with 526 from Italy and 492 from abroad, representing 34 different countries. 38 TV stations, 5 radio stations, 6 internet channels, 100 photographers.

LAKMÉ INDIA FASHION WEEK

Lakme India Fashion Week 2004 is scheduled for April 29 till May 5, 2004 at the Grand, New Delhi. 57 designers will showcase their collections in 35 shows and stalls throughout the week. In addition to the main show venue, there will be a Designer Exhibition Area, where designers will display their clothes in stalls throughout the week.

A wide range of domestic and international fashion trade professionals including buyers, sourcing agents, merchandisers, exporters, and high-end retailers are expected to be present at the LIFW 2004. The Event has had representatives from Selfridges, Galleries Lafayette, Bloomingdales, Maria Louisia, and Habitat etc from the international markets in addition to the domestic retailers/buyers in previous years.

National and international fashion/lifestyle/business press will be accredited, comprising both print and electronic. In the past, over 30 television crews, and over 350 media professionals have attended the event every year.

The virtual who's-who of Indian society, including film stars, business magnates, musicians, sportspersons, socialites and celebrities from all fields like artists, theatre actors, writers, politicians and international dignitaries will be attending the event. The invitees will also include sponsors and organizers guests, as well as individual consumers of the Designers.